Digital Archiving & Preservation Policies

Wadi Alshatti University Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences is committed to the long-term preservation of its digital content. The journal employs strategies to ensure that published articles remain accessible and usable for future generations. These strategies may include:

• Storage on multiple servers: The journal may use multiple servers in different locations to store its digital content. This helps to ensure that the content is not lost if one server fails.

• Use of standard file formats: The journal may use standard file formats, such as PDF/A, to ensure that the content can be accessed by different software and hardware in the future.

• Regular backups: The journal may make regular backups of its digital content to prevent data loss.

• Migration to new technologies: The journal may migrate its digital content to new technologies as they become available. This helps to ensure that the content remains accessible even as technology changes.

• Participation in digital archives: The journal may participate in digital archives, such as Portico, CLOCKSS, and the PKP Preservation Network, to ensure that its content is preserved for the long term.

By implementing these strategies, the Wadi Alshatti University Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences ensures the ongoing availability of published research, contributing to the growth of knowledge and scholarship.